Senior Law Clerk

Toronto, ON
Permanent
Temps-plein

Il y a 1 mois

Who we are:Fairstone Bank and its family of brands are united in delivering innovative, accessible and reliable financial solutions that enable Canadians to reach their goals. Over the years, our brand family has grown. In 2024, Home Trust Company, Home Bank and Oaken Financial became part of the Fairstone Bank family of brands, alongside Fairstone, EdenPark and Fig.Together, we are the leading alternative lending bank in Canada. We have the collective experience and expertise to better serve our customers and foster our partners’ growth. With a diverse suite of products—residential and commercial mortgages, consumer deposits and GICs, credit cards, retail and automobile financing, personal loans and digital lending—we offer financial solutions tailored to all Canadians, including newcomers, small-business owners, smart investors and savvy consumers.Backed by nearly a century of lending experience through its legacy companies, Fairstone Bank and its brand family are proud to be Canada’s leading alternative lending bank.Join Fairstone Bank as a Senior Law Clerk, reporting to the Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary and be part of our talented and growing team!About the role:Your responsibilities will include preparing and tracking corporate filings, maintaining minute books for the corporate entity group, supporting the Corporate Secretary with Board of Director meetings and ongoing corporate governance. You may also be asked to assist in other areas in support of the legal department accountabilities. The ideal candidate will have experience in financial services or other regulated industry, is highly organized, a self-starter by nature looking for the next big challenge, who thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy work environment with an expanding financial services organization.

Minute book maintenance and the preparation of corporate and regulatory filings, both at the provincial and federal level;
Working closely with the Corporate Secretary by managing all aspects of the Board meeting administration, including but not limited to, Board and Committee workplans, agendas, draft minutes and communication with internal participants and members of the Board of Directors;
Managing other corporate and administrative matters as needed, including the management of legal notices and certain regulatory inquiries;
Providing operational legal support to business units autonomously and where appropriate, under the supervision of in-house counsel;
Other special projects and responsibilities that may arise from time to time;

What we’re looking for:

Law clerk certification or Paralegal Diploma with requisite experience;
8+ years of experience in an in-house legal department or a combination of law firm and in-house legal department;
Experience working in banking and financial institutions or other similarly regulated industries;
Proficient in SharePoint document management, Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook;
Proficient in Diligent Board Books or other board governance management system;
Excellent verbal communicator and strong drafting and written communication skills;
Bilingual (English and French), written and spoken is an asset.
Extremely well-organized, with the ability to work under pressure, and handle multiple projects/assignments concurrently;
Strong attention to detail and accuracy with an ability to work on confidential and/or sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion;
Highly motivated, energetic and enthusiastic self-starter;

What you’ll love about working here:

Award-Winning Culture: We’re proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work Canada 2025 and one of Montreal’s Top Employers 2025 by Canada’s Top 100 Employers.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid work model designed to support your lifestyle.
Time to Recharge: Generous vacation based on your role, statutory holidays, plus 6 wellness days to prioritize your well-being.
Compensation Package: Competitive base salary plus an annual incentive bonus tied to performance.
Comprehensive Benefits: Robust health and dental coverage through Manulife, as well as virtual healthcare through Dialogue.
Future-Ready Savings: Group Retirement Savings Plan with up to 7% employer match.
Exclusive Perks: Discounts from top retailers via WorkPerks, plus location-based perks like gym memberships and Toronto Bike Share.
On-Site Fitness: Gym access at our London and Montreal offices.
Continuous Growth: Education Assistance Program and Fairstone Academy for training and skill development.
Family Support: Parental leave top-up program to help you during life’s big moments.

Community Impact: One paid volunteer day to give back to causes that matter to you.
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What you can expect - pay & process:

Expected base salary range is $80,000 -$110,000 , plus the opportunity to earn an annual incentive bonus tied to performance.
This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.
Artificial intelligence may be used in parts of the recruitment process.
All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check, credit check, and validation of their work experience to qualify for hire.

If what you read excites you, we’d like to hear from you! Please submit your application and we’ll contact you if you become selected for first stages of the interview process.Learn more:Follow us on LinkedIn:If you have a preferred language for communication, please kindly inform us whether you prefer French or English on your application.Fairstone is an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly, we will make reasonable accommodations to respond to the needs of people with disabilities. Individuals who view themselves as Aboriginals, members of visible minorities, and disabled are encouraged to apply in confidence.Time Type: Full timeJob Type: Permanent

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